Is a car needed in Mount Washington, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 92% of users say car is needed

Is parking easy in Mount Washington, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 78% of users say parking is easy

Are yards well-kept in Mount Washington, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 73% of users say yards are well-kept

Do kids play outside in Mount Washington, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 70% of users say kids play outside

Is there wildlife in Mount Washington, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 67% of users say there's wildlife

Does Mount Washington, Independence, MO show holiday spirit?

As of early 2026, 64% of users say there's holiday spirit

Is Mount Washington, Independence, MO walkable to restaurants?

As of early 2026, 45% of users say it's walkable to restaurants

Is Mount Washington, Independence, MO dog-friendly?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say it's dog friendly

Are neighbors friendly in Mount Washington, Independence, MO?

As of early 2026, 33% of users say neighbors are friendly

Is Mount Washington, Independence, MO quiet?

As of early 2026, 26% of users say it's quiet

Do residents of Mount Washington, Independence, MO plan to stay at least 5 years?

As of early 2026, 23% of users say they plan to stay for at least 5 years

Does Mount Washington, Independence, MO have sidewalks?

As of early 2026, 21% of users say there are sidewalks

Is Mount Washington, Independence, MO walkable to grocery stores?

As of early 2026, 15% of users say it's walkable to grocery stores

What is 8916 E Thompson Ave estimated to be worth?

Trulia's estimated value for 8916 E Thompson Ave in Independence, MO is $103,400 .

Is Independence a buyer's or seller's market?

Independence is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.

What's the median sale price in Independence?

The median sale price in Independence is $236K. That is up $7.33K from the prior month.

What are the closest schools to 8916 E Thompson Ave?

The closest schools to 8916 E Thompson Ave in Independence, MO are Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School (rated 6/10), Fairmount Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 4/10), Van Horn High School (rated 3/10).

Does 8916 E Thompson Ave have air conditioning?

Yes, 8916 E Thompson Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.

How big is the lot at 8916 E Thompson Ave?

The lot at 8916 E Thompson Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.29 acres (12,632 sq ft).

8916 E Thompson Ave, Independence, MO 64053

OFF MARKET

$103,400

Trulia Estimate

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,000 sqft (on 0.29 acres)

8916 E Thompson Ave, Independence, MO 64053

Mount Washington

Est. Refi. Payment $744/mo*

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Home Value

Trulia Estimate

$103K

Since last month

$900 (-0.9%)

Since last year

$7K (-6.7%)

Learn more about this home's value by checking out its Trulia Estimate, the value of nearby homes, and how much similar homes have sold for.

Trulia Estimate

The of this home's value increased by +121% in the last 10 years

Month	Estimated value
2026
September 2026	$103K
August 2026	$104K
July 2026	$104K
June 2026	$108K
May 2026	$109K
April 2026	$107K
March 2026	$102K
February 2026	$101K
January 2026	$110K
2025
December 2025	$107K
November 2025	$107K
October 2025	$108K
September 2025	$111K
August 2025	$111K
July 2025	$112K
June 2025	$110K
May 2025	$110K
April 2025	$110K
March 2025	$103K
February 2025	$107K
January 2025	$103K
2024
December 2024	$104K
November 2024	$105K
October 2024	$104K
September 2024	$102K
August 2024	$109K
July 2024	$106K
June 2024	$105K
May 2024	$107K
April 2024	$108K
March 2024	$103K
February 2024	$102K
January 2024	$97K
2023
December 2023	$98K
November 2023	$95K
October 2023	$96K
September 2023	$98K
August 2023	$98K
July 2023	$101K
June 2023	$95K
May 2023	$96K
April 2023	$94K
March 2023	$91K
February 2023	$89K
January 2023	$89K
2022
October 2022	$89K
September 2022	$88K
August 2022	$90K
July 2022	$93K
June 2022	$99K
May 2022	$96K
April 2022	$94K
March 2022	$92K
February 2022	$89K
January 2022	$86K
2021
December 2021	$83K
November 2021	$82K
October 2021	$81K
September 2021	$81K
August 2021	$81K
July 2021	$81K
June 2021	$74K
May 2021	$65K
April 2021	$62K
March 2021	$64K
February 2021	$66K
January 2021	$66K
2020
December 2020	$66K
November 2020	$65K
October 2020	$63K
September 2020	$61K
August 2020	$63K
July 2020	$60K
June 2020	$58K
May 2020	$54K
April 2020	$48K
March 2020	$46K
February 2020	$41K
January 2020	$37K
2019
October 2019	$40K
September 2019	$39K
August 2019	$38K
July 2019	$40K
June 2019	$38K
May 2019	$39K
April 2019	$40K
March 2019	$41K
February 2019	$47K
January 2019	$44K
2018
December 2018	$47K
November 2018	$47K
October 2018	$47K
September 2018	$45K
August 2018	$37K
July 2018	$39K
June 2018	$43K
May 2018	$42K
April 2018	$36K
March 2018	$39K
February 2018	$48K
January 2018	$39K
2017
December 2017	$41K
November 2017	$42K
October 2017	$45K
September 2017	$50K
August 2017	$49K
July 2017	$51K
June 2017	$44K
May 2017	$48K
April 2017	$48K
March 2017	$50K
February 2017	$50K
January 2017	$47K
2016
December 2016	$41K
November 2016	$41K
October 2016	$48K
September 2016	$47K

Comparable sales

These are recently sold homes that have a similar location or other similar features to this home, like bedrooms, bathrooms, and square footage. Get a sense of the expected prices in the area by viewing these homes.

Address	Distance	Property Type	Sold Price	Sold Date	Bed	Bath	Sqft
420 S Kentucky Ave, Independence, MO	0.08	Single-Family Home	-	07/31/26	3	1	1,094
432 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO	0.34	Single-Family Home	-	09/02/26	2	1	985
8617 Thompson Ave, Kansas City, MO	0.37	Single-Family Home	-	06/22/26	2	1	1,016
547 Blue Ridge Blvd, Kansas City, MO	0.26	Single-Family Home	-	04/14/26	2	1	660
8806 E Smart Ave, Independence, MO	0.17	Single-Family Home	-	12/17/25	2	1	908
578 S Oxford Ave, Independence, MO	0.38	Single-Family Home	-	04/15/26	3	1	990
716 Lewis Ave, Kansas City, MO	0.39	Single-Family Home	-	11/05/25	3	1	1,062
8727 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO	0.22	Single-Family Home	-	03/11/26	2	1	1,320
8840 E Wilson Rd, Independence, MO	0.47	Single-Family Home	-	09/04/26	2	1	840
210 N Glenwood Ave, Independence, MO	0.64	Single-Family Home	-	06/18/26	2	1	960

Nearby home prices

Get a sense of expected prices in the area by checking the value of nearby homes.

Address	Distance	Price	Bed	Bath	Sqft	Status
8908 E Thompson Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.03	-	2	1	859	Recently Sold
411 S Tennessee Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.05	$124,600	3	1	918	Off Market
8909 E Thompson Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.04	$78,300	2	1	506	Off Market
420 S Kentucky Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.08	-	3	1	1,094	Recently Sold
8912 E Winner Rd, Independence, MO 64053	0.13	-	-	-	-	Off Market
327 S Kentucky Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.17	$109,400	2	1	898	Off Market
8810 E Smart Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.16	-	4	4	1,260	Recently Sold
8806 E Smart Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.17	-	2	1	908	Recently Sold
8919 E Independence Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.15	$147,100	2	1	988	Off Market
420 S Farley Ter, Independence, MO 64053	0.20	$163,900	4	2	1,625	Off Market
501 S Stark Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.18	$111,200	2	2	1,006	Off Market
8801 E Lexington Ave, Independence, MO 64053	0.20	$159,800	3	1	1,294	Off Market

Local Information

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Schools1 Preschool School1 Elementary School1 Middle School1 High School
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Home Highlights

Single-Family Home

Built in 1911

0.29 acre lot

1,000 sqft

$103/sqft

About this House

Sold ?As Is?, "Where Is", No seller?s disclosure. Sq Ft and Lot size per tax records.Days 1-7 offers will not be reviewed. Days 8-12 offers only from NSP buyers, Municipalities, Non Profit Org & Owner Occ will be reviewed. Days 13+ will consider offers from all buyers.<br/><br/>Brokered And Advertised By: Trails West Realty LLC<br/>Listing Agent: Vickie Zagar

8916 E Thompson Ave, Independence, MO 64053 is a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1,000 sqft single-family home in Mount Washington, built in 1911. This property is not currently displayed as for sale or rent on Trulia. The Trulia Estimate is $103,400, with a rent estimate of $1,091/month.

Home Details for 8916 E Thompson Ave

Interior Features
Interior Details Basement
Heating & Cooling Heating: Forced AirAir ConditioningCooling System: CentralHeating Fuel: Forced Air
Levels, Entrance, & Accessibility Stories: 1Floors: Carpet
Fireplace & Spa Fireplace

Exterior Features
Exterior Home Features Roof: CompositionDeck

Property Information
Year Built Year Built: 1911
Property Type / Style Property Type: Single Family HomeArchitecture: Bungalow

Community
Units in Building: 1

Lot Information
Lot Area: 0.29 acres

Price and Tax history

Date	Event	Price
Jul 15, 2022 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2390839	ListingRemoved
Jul 14, 2022 Source: Heartland MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #2390839	Listed For Sale	$40,000
Nov 7, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$14,900
Oct 17, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	PriceChange	$14,900 Price increased by 0%
Oct 2, 2010 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$0
Jun 12, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$64,900
May 17, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$64,900
Mar 25, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	ListingRemoved	$79,900
Feb 1, 2008 Source: Agent Provided	Listed For Sale	$79,900

Year	Property tax	Tax assessment
2025	$882	$63,480

Additional Cost

Market trends in Independence

Last updated August 2026

Avg. sale price

$236K

$7.33KMoM

Sale-to-List Price

100.0%

Price per sq ft

$151

$3MoM

Available listings

442

29MoM

Around this home

Fairmount Elementary School
PK-5
Public
313 Students
Independence 30 School District
4/10
GreatSchools Rating
Parent Rating Average
As former student here I can confirm it’s not the best but still ok but one major issue is the lack of space in the school and not providing enough materials for the teachers.
Other Review
8mo ago
5 Reviews

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Neighborhood Overview

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What Locals Say about Mount Washington

At least 3 Trulia users voted on each feature.

92 % Say car is needed
78 % Say parking is easy
73 % Say yards are well-kept
70 % Say kids play outside
67 % Say there's wildlife
64 % Say there's holiday spirit
45 % Say it's walkable to restaurants
33 % Say it's dog friendly
33 % Say neighbors are friendly
26 % Say it's quiet
23 % Say they plan to stay for at least 5 years
21 % Say there are sidewalks
15 % Say it's walkable to grocery stores

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"it's a very welcoming and friendly neighborhood. I know all my neighbors and have personally never had a problem with the neighborhood itself."
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5y ago
"It doesn't have any events in the area. You have to drive to do anything for interment. Would be nice to have something in the neighborhood to meet people. "
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kjohns
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7y ago
"easy access to highway allowing drive north, south, downtown or to eastern suburbs quick and painless"
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Rae n.
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8y ago
"my neighbors are very hateful and nosey, they snub ya. other than the closest neighbors I have the neighborhood isn't bad "
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Frequently asked questions about 8916 E Thompson Ave

What is 8916 E Thompson Ave estimated to be worth?
Trulia's estimated value for 8916 E Thompson Ave in Independence, MO is $103,400.
Is Independence a buyer's or seller's market?
Independence is currently a seller's market, based on recent for-sale activity.
What's the median sale price in Independence?
The median sale price in Independence is $236K. That is up $7.33K from the prior month.
What are the closest schools to 8916 E Thompson Ave?
The closest schools to 8916 E Thompson Ave in Independence, MO are Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School (rated 6/10), Fairmount Elementary School (Pre-K, rated 4/10), Van Horn High School (rated 3/10).
Does 8916 E Thompson Ave have air conditioning?
Yes, 8916 E Thompson Ave in Independence, MO has air conditioning.
How big is the lot at 8916 E Thompson Ave?
The lot at 8916 E Thompson Ave in Independence, MO is about 0.29 acres (12,632 sq ft).